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Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Pharmacy Technician Option) Requirements

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
    • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Other four-year colleges/universities
    • Check with your advisor.

Program Description

This degree program will prepare students to assist pharmacists with dispensing information and processing prescriptions. Most states and employers require pharmacy technicians to be certified/registered with an official board of pharmacy. Many pharmacy technician job openings prefer individuals who are currently enrolled in a pharmacy technician school or are already certified.

Degree Plan

Semester I (13 hours)

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3
ENGL 1113Composition I

3
MATH 1023College Algebra

3
MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3
GSTD 1021Student Success I

1

Semester II (17 hours)

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3
BI 2234Microbiology

4
ENGL 1123Composition II

3
MOA 2003Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

3
PSYC 2003General Psychology

3
GSTD 1031Student Success II

1

Semester III (14 hours)

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4
CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4
HSCI 2002First Aid & CPR for Healthcare Providers

2
PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3
GSTD 1041Student Success III

1

Semester IV (16 hours)

BIOL 2414Anatomy & Physiology II

4
HS 1403Personal & Community Health

3
MATH 1073Math for Healthcare Professionals

3
MOA 1013Basic Pharmacology

3
SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours: 60